Children with spina bifida, a malformation of the spinal cord that can lead to mobility impairments and hydrocephalus—a buildup of fluid in the brain—face significant risk of cognitive difficulties ...

New parents may find their baby's breathing pattern unusual. Babies often breathe irregularly or make strange sounds while doing so. Some variations can be completely normal, but it's important to ...

The city of Minneapolis said a six-month-old infant and a juvenile were hospitalized after federal agents reportedly fired tear gas at a vehicle.

A major infant ventilator component has been recalled because it could come apart during use, potentially causing organ failure in babies or death, health officials said. AirLife and Vyaire are ...

AirLife and medical device manufacturer Vyaire are recalling specific infant breathing support systems due to a potentially dangerous defect that could lead to serious injury or death. The recall, ...

Researchers at WashU Medicine and their collaborators have found that newborns who receive surgery for a severe form of spina bifida are more likely to suffer from breathing disruptions during sleep ...